Channing D. Schafer
Mandan,ND
Summary
Reliable, team-oriented Maintenance Mechanic with proven skills in safely and efficiently repairing and maintaining plant equipment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Mechanic
Minnkota Power
08.2016 - Current
- Utilizes strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently with minimal supervision
- Performs partial or complete dismantling of equipment to repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Follows work orders and technical specifications to carry out equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance
- Repairs and replaces pumps, valves, and motors
- Operates hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle and remove faulty components
- Skilled in precision work using MIG, stick, and flux-core welding
Auxiliary Operator
Great River Energy
07.2015 - 07.2016
- Completed daily operational logs, forms and reports.
- Diagnosed and resolved operational issues affecting power plant equipment function or performance.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to verify proper functioning.
- Kept plant areas clean and safe for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
Operator
Montana Dakota Utilities
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Documented plant activities in logs and detailed concerns and issues prior to distributing reports to manager.
- Monitored control panel data to ensure plant operations were within parameters.
- Kept plant areas clean and ready for inspections to maintain high audit and compliance scores.
- Examined and adjusted valves, pumps and other equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Education
Associates in Applied Science - Mechanical Maintenance
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND08.2013
Associates in Applied Science - Power Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
Bismarck, ND05.2012
Skills
- Certified to operate forklift, boom lift, telehandler, scissor lift, and skid steer
- Maintenance representative on Facility Safety Committee
- Certified Emergency First Responder (expires 2027)
- Member of Plant Rope Rescue Team
- Completed OSHA 10-Hour Training
- Proficient with precision measuring tools: inside/outside micrometers, depth gauges, feeler gauges, laser alignment, parallels, dial indicators, bearing heaters, and torque wrenches
- Skilled in schematic interpretation and lockout/tagout procedures
- MIG and stick welding; air arcing and plasma cutting
Timeline
Maintenance Mechanic
Minnkota Power
08.2016 - Current
Auxiliary Operator
Great River Energy
07.2015 - 07.2016
Operator
Montana Dakota Utilities
06.2014 - 07.2015
Associates in Applied Science - Power Plant Technology
Bismarck State College
Associates in Applied Science - Mechanical Maintenance
Bismarck State College
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